Wasps crash barbecues and picnics, drawn to meat, sweets, fruit, and even our scents or sweat. As seasoned pest control enthusiasts, we've relied on this simple, time-tested plastic bottle trap—a grandma's favorite—to reclaim peaceful outdoor dining.
1. Cut the top off a plastic bottle about 15cm below the neck.
2. Remove the cap.
3. Add sugar water as bait to the bottle bottom. Note: Boost effectiveness with a small piece of red meat or raw fish.
4. Invert the neck and insert it upside down into the bottle base.
5. Punch two holes in the top of the bottle with a knife.
6. Thread a small rope through the holes.
7. Hang the trap a few meters from your table, elevated and in sunlight.
Your custom wasp trap is ready! Quick, inexpensive, and highly effective—no more interruptions during terrace dinners or picnics.
- For sugar water bait (white sugar, syrup, or jam), use only if bees aren't nearby—wasps can't resist it.
- With bees present, opt for red meat or raw fish to target wasps specifically.
- Avoid sudden movements; wasps sting only when threatened. Gently wave them away with a nearby object.
Wasps enter for the bait but can't escape the narrow neck, eventually drowning in the liquid. Reliable results from real-world use.
